The screams are already starting to echo through the trees of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Howl-O-Scream returns for its 2025 season on select nights from September 5th through November 2nd, and the first haunted house announcement is here—and it’s a wickedly familiar one.
Stranglewood Estate, a sinister standout from previous seasons, is making its blood-soaked return to the event. Once the crown jewel of local high society, this cursed estate is now an overgrown relic crawling with supernatural vengeance. At the heart of its haunting is the infamous Madame Stranglewood, a woman whose charm masked a monstrous secret. Beneath the elegance of the estate lies a chilling history—of servants lured into the basement, never to return, their souls now trapped within the mansion’s decaying walls.
The return of this house signals Busch Gardens’ intent to double down on fear for 2025. Stranglewood Estate wasn’t just a hit with fans—it was a house that lingered with you. From its haunting atmosphere to its unpredictable scares, guests were left breathless, disoriented, and begging for more.
And this is only the beginning.
This fall, Howl-O-Scream promises more than just haunted houses. The entire park becomes a scream-filled nightmare, featuring multiple scare zones, roaming hordes, sinister shows, and the added thrill of riding your favorite coasters—like Iron Gwazi and Montu—under the cover of darkness. Every shadow could be a trap, and every scream could be your last.
So far, Stranglewood Estate is the first confirmed house, but new nightmares are lurking just around the corner. With both original creations and fan-favorite returns expected to fill out the lineup, 2025 is shaping up to be a relentless season of terror.
Stay tuned for more house reveals and scare zone announcements in the coming weeks. Until then, consider this your warning: the gates of Howl-O-Scream are creaking open—and once you enter, there’s no escaping what lurks within.
Howl-O-Scream Tampa 2025 runs select nights from September 5 to November 2. Will you dare to enter Stranglewood Estate… again?
